Whether we put fuel in our cars, the satnav keeps us on track or our blood sample is tested in the laboratory − metrology permeates our everyday life. The approx. 2100 staff members of PTB work at the world class level to make measurements increasingly more precise and reliable and to support the German economy through its research and development. Here you can obtain information about PTB and, furthermore, find out what opportunities PTB offers for employees and young scientists.
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Dieser Imagefilm "To measure is to know" entstand im ersten Halbjahr 2016 in Kooperation zwischen der Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit der PTB und der TVN Corporate Media, Hannover.
PTB as an attractive employer in the field of research and science offers positions for qualified scientists and specialists – both in the region of Braunschweig and also in Berlin. Here you will find the current vacancies for both PTB sites.
Die PTB ist Mitglied im Nationalen Pakt für Frauen in MINT-Berufen. Unter dem Motto „Komm, mach MINT“ arbeiten wir daran mit, attraktive und zukunftsträchtige Berufsfelder aus Naturwissenschaft und Technik für Mädchen und Frauen zu erschließen. Foto: Kompetenzzentrum Technik-Diversity-Chancengleichheit e.V.
Through their work, doctoral candidates contribute vitally to metrological progress and thus also to PTB's success.Therefore, PTB has developed a support program which seizes on current developments und can compete with university standards. .
By means of student work, work experience or PTB's dual study program, students can set their priorities already during their training and get to know PTB's fields of work. .
PTB trains vocational trainees and apprentices both in Braunschweig and also in Berlin. They profit from a highly modern technical environment and dedicated instructors. We have compiled helpful information on all the apprenticed professions and many tips for the application.
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There is a great demand for the WissensForscher (KnowledgeSearchers) project at PTB! Here, primary school children experiment once a week in their own laboratory. But also older school children can gain an insight into the tasks of PTB within the scope of work experience or on Zukunftstag (Girls' Day/Boys' Day) and obtain information on vocational training opportunities.
The compatibility of family and work has high priority at PTB. Numerous measures – from the day care facility, to "Rooming-in", and to flexible working hours – support the parents working here in their everyday life.
How large, how old, how structured? Here you get a brief overview.
PTB's main site is located in Braunschweig. About 2100 staff members work on the approx. 1 km² site.
PTB's Berlin Institute is located in 
Berlin-Charlottenburg (close to Ernst-Reuter-Platz). This is where the 135-year history of the PTR/PTB began. Furthermore, PTB operates a laboratory in the electron storage ring BESSY II as well as its own electron storage ring Metrology Light Source – both on the south side of the city, in the Technology Park Berlin-Adlershof.
For 135 years, PTB (with its preceding institution, the PTR) has been the center of measurement in Germany.